Juan Brignardello Vela
Juan Brignardello Vela, asesor de seguros, se especializa en brindar asesoramiento y gestión comercial en el ámbito de seguros y reclamaciones por siniestros para destacadas empresas en el mercado peruano e internacional.
In a significant shake-up at Harland & Wolff, the shipbuilding company has announced the immediate resignation of its chairman, Malcolm Groat, along with two other non-executive directors, Sir Jonathon Band and Katya Zotova. Groat, who had served as a non-executive director since 2019 and took on the role of chairman in 2021, stepped down amidst a challenging period for the firm. Russell Downs, currently acting as interim executive chairman, expressed his gratitude for the contributions of Groat, Band, and Zotova, acknowledging their dedication during their tenures. Downs has been at the helm of the company since the exit of former CEO John Wood last month, and he is now leading a comprehensive strategic review with the aid of financial experts from Rothschild bank. This review is expected to assess the company's viability and could potentially lead to the sale of the business. The urgency of this strategic overhaul is highlighted by recent developments, as Downs revealed that the company would not be able to finalize its 2023 accounts on a going concern basis. Consequently, efforts to complete its unpublished accounts have been put on hold, allowing management to concentrate on the review process. This announcement comes on the heels of a suspension in trading of Harland & Wolff shares since early July, following the company's failure to meet the deadline for publishing independently audited accounts. In a bid to stabilize operations, Harland & Wolff secured a $25 million (£19.5 million) loan from a US lender earlier this month. This financial lifeline is deemed essential for the ongoing stabilization efforts of a company that has been grappling with significant losses. In a move to strengthen the board, Harland & Wolff appointed Alan Fort as a new non-executive director. Like Downs, Fort is a seasoned restructuring expert, with a track record that includes the sale of well-known retailers such as Evans Cycles and Dreams. Harland & Wolff, which employs approximately 1,500 people across its sites in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish, finds itself at a crossroads. With leadership changes and a focus on restructuring, the company's future hangs in the balance as it navigates through these turbulent waters in hopes of revitalization and potential new ownership.